Tuesday, January 10, 2012

For the crew here at Exped, winter is the time when we focus our energies on dialing in the new season's gear. This means that Andy and Heidi head to Asia for 4 months to collaborate with our partners in the factories, ensuring every t is crossed and i is dotted in the construction of our gear. The rest of the team, in Zurich and Seattle, are busy making sure all other aspects of Exped are ready for the exciting spring and summer seasons just around the corner.

Above are a few photos of the team doing what they do:

- Andy makes sure he's got his thinking cap on

- Dave literally dives into his work

- Ted and Brendan head down to the pub for a strategy session

So fear not, we are putting in the hard work on our end to make certain that Exped gear will be available in your favorite outdoor shop this spring.

ExpedLife.com

Welcome to ExpedLife.com, official blog of Exped/Seattle. We are the USA subsidiary of Exped AG in Switzerland, makers of the very best tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, trekking poles, and other outdoor gear. You will find updates here about our products and the people who design, build, and use them. And take note: we are a fun loving bunch - we try not to take ourselves too seriously. After all, isn't that why we all go out into the wilds, to have fun?

Exped was founded in 1983 as a distributor of outdoor brands in Europe. Since 1997, the Exped team has designed and built the highest quality specialized gear for the active outdoor enthusiast. This equipment is designed for adventurous users across a wide range of outdoor activities, from mountaineering and backpacking to backcountry skiing, paddling, car camping and trekking . Exped means expedition equipment, and through ingenious simplicity and innovation Exped delivers the maximum outdoor experience with minimal means. Exped is based in Zurich, Switzerland and Seattle, USA.